For Stage 2 Diplomas of Health Sciences, Engineering and Information Technology, the academic year at the College follows the Curtin University semester structure:

Semester 1: March to June

Semester 2: August to November

All other Diplomas (Stage 2) retain the trimester system.

After completion of Diploma (Stage 2), students will transition into second year at Curtin University where all students follow the semester structure.

Pre-University Level

(For students who have completed Year 11 or equivalent)

Diploma (Stage 1)

Students who are not eligible for entry into the Stage 2 Diploma may complete the Stage 1 Diploma prior. 8 pre-university level units are studied over two or three trimesters. Course-specific units must be completed along with core units.

Progression to Stage 2 Diploma requires the achievement of qualifying grades varying from 50% to 65%.

If you have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent, you may be eligible for direct entry into Stage 2 Diploma, which is equivalent to the first year of the corresponding Bachelor Degree.

University Level

(For students who have completed Year 12 or equivalent)

Diploma (Stage 2)

The Diploma (Stage 2) consists of 8 or 9 university level units studied over 2-3 study periods,* and has the same course content and structure as year one of the corresponding Curtin University undergraduate degree.

Students who successfully complete a Curtin College Diploma (Stage 2), and who have met the minimum academic entry requirements, are able to enter the corresponding undergraduate degree at Curtin University with advanced standing.

Students studying the Graduate Certificate at Curtin College will follow the trimester system:

Trimester 1: February to June

Trimester 2: July to November

Trimester 3: November to February

After completion of the Graduate Certificate students will transition into the second semester of the Master Degree at Curtin University where all students will follow a semester structure.

Postgraduate Preparation Program (PPP)

(For students who have completed a 3 year post-secondary qualification comparable to an Australian Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma).

The Postgraduate Preparation Program (PPP) is a one-trimester non-award program designed for students who already have a tertiary qualification but who do not qualify for direct entry into a Master’s Degree at Curtin University.

The PPP is made up of 4 (pre-postgraduate) units studied over 1 trimester. You will also receive 4 hours mandatory language support per week.

Graduate Certificate

(For students who have completed a Bachelor Degree outside Australia).

This Graduate Certificate is a one-trimester award program leading to the Master of Business Administration (Global) at Curtin University.

This program is designed for students with a tertiary qualification who do not qualify for the Master of Business Administration (Global).

Once you complete the Graduate Certificate, you will be awarded an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) recognised qualification and will be eligible for entry into the 2nd semester of the Master of Business Administration (Global) at Curtin University.